Classification of Hydrocarbons

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Classification of Hydrocarbons: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Hydrocarbons, Unsaturated Hydrocarbon, Saturated Hydrocarbon and Degree of Carbon Atoms.

Important Questions on Classification of Hydrocarbons

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Alkynes can be represented by the general formula

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Give some examples of saturated hydrocarbons. 

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Which of the following alkanes contain primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary carbon atoms together?

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Define saturated hydrocarbons and give their general formula.

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Identify the correct statement regarding the type of bond between the carbon atoms in the saturated hydrocarbons. 

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Unsaturated hydrocarbons are compounds that have a single bond between two adjacent atoms of carbon.

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In which of the following compounds double bonds alternate between carbon atoms of the benzene ring?

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Which of the following elements are present in compounds known as hydrocarbons?

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How many π bonds are present in ethane molecule?

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Give an appropriate term for the following: Compounds containing carbon and hydrogen only. (Hydrocarbons/Halogens)

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What is the test for unsaturation?

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Name the most important natural source of hydrocarbon. (Petroleum / Water / Soil)

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Which one of the following is not an organic compound?

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Number of 3° carbon and 1° hydrogen respectively in the following structure are -

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Which of the following compounds contains maximum number of tertiary hydrogen atoms?

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The smallest hydrocarbon which contains secondary carbons only is -

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The smallest hydrocarbon which contains secondary carbons only is:

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The smallest hydrocarbon which contains secondary carbons only is -

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The number of tertiary C-atoms in 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl pentane is

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Order of reactivity of C2H6, C2H4 and C2H2 is: